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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-19
Mistaken Ideas of the Editor.

Some people seem to think that the editor
of a country newspaper ought to be a sort Of
clown, give open air performances in the
streets, tell long yarns, say smart things
laugh at all he sees and hears, and be sort
Of center figure everywhere he goes. In
other words, he must be regular bootlicker
think just like you do, nod sanction to al
you say, beg everyone he meets TO take hi:
little paper, play the hypocrite in a thousand
WAYS and live on wind.-Baxley GA Ban
Nor
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-19

Miss ChilLngly-So, Mr.. Robinson, you
kept diary for four whole years and then
gave it up
Mr.. Featherstone Robinson-Ya-as And
it's WEAKLY quite Interesting TO look it ovah
and see what q fool | was then.
Miss Chillingly-lt's pity you gave it up.
Only think In ten years you might read it
over and see what fool you are nowl-Life
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-19

That genial, quaint romancer, FRANK n.
stockton. has written many OF his fantastic
tales while on bed of pain. and one MAJ
say he finds his inspiration in neuralgia.
One would hardly fancy that this was what
would develop the best powers OF an author.
Boston Post
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-19

what is Jigsen in mawning for, do you
mowP
It's eithaw faw his bwothaw aw his dawg.
One Of 'em died lawst week, but WEAKLY faw-
Get which il was. Town Topics
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-19
SMYRNA RUGS.

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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
NEBRASKA CRooKEDNEss.

The Nebraska legislature has bee in its
bonnet, and a very pesky little thing it
seems to be. The drowsy conditions which
usually characterize the legislative proceed
ings of the Nebraska solons were consider
ably enlivened the other day when the clerk
read a communication from the editor of
the Omaha Bee, stating that he was in the
possession of facts which led him to believe
that there was an organized conspiracy
among the members of the house Judiciary
committee for the purpose of matchmaking
the gamblers of the city OF Omaha. The
scheme as detailed by Editor RosEwATER
was TO extort large sums of money from the
keepers of gambling houses, for which the
members of the committee were to make an
adverse report on the anti-gambling bill.
After good deal of higgiing and hagging,
the legislature was finally induced to 20
through the farce of appointing committee
of investigation, with the usual results.
When the house learned that Editor ROSE
WATER had gone before the committee to
furnish the evidence in support of his
charges, that body suddenly came to the
conclusion that RosEwATER was tough
citizen whose testimony didn't deserve to be
credited, and passed resolution recalling
the committee. One indignant member de-
clared that it was scheme of ROSE
WATERS to get even with the legislature
for breaking up local ring in Omaha in
which the editor of the Bee was interested.
All of which goes to show that there is a
very corrupt state of affairs down in Ne
braska, and it is no wonder the state is
hopelessly Republican.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
SHERMAN,S TACTICS.

There is no mistaking Senator SHER-
MANS purpose to contest for the next Re-
publican nomination fol the presidency.
He has gone at it in way to give assur-
ance that he means to win if. such thing
is possible. He has not only pulled off his
coat and rolled up his sleeves, but he has
spit Oh his hands, which is intended to sig
nifty to Mr.. BLAINE that it is to be a catch
as-catch-can tussle. Mr.. SHERMAN has
introduced a novel feature in Republican
campaigning. Instead of commencing ac-
cording to the usual custom in districts
where the Republican majOrities are the
largest, he has begun his campaign in
section where there are no Republican ma
jorities at all. 1t is a bold move, still it
may not be so reckless as it appears at first
sight. Mr.. BLAINE will yet discover that
there is more method than madness in
ShERMAN's Southern tour. Tt is the first
time for nearly thirty years that a presiden-
tial candidate has discussed national poll
tics in the South. The vote of that
section will count in the nominating
convention just as much as if every South
ern state gave Republican majority. 1t is
apparent already that SHERMAN is going to
hold the Southern Republican vote pretty
well in hand as against BLAINE. MA.
HONE and WISE have already pledged him
the vote of Virginia. and it is pretty sure
that the other Southern states will follow
MAHoNE's bidding. With Ohio and the
Southern delegations solid for him SHEER
MAN will go into the convention in good
shape. 1t is understood that he is allied
with the CoNKLING faction in New York
and will probably control the Empire state
delegation, unless New York man is
brought forward as candidate. But indie
pendent of all this SHERMAN's Southern
trip is giving him more national Importance
than he ever had before. His wisdom in
recognizing that the South is as much part
of the Union as is any other section has
made him bigger man in the eyes of the
nation than he ever was before. The broad
ening of his own political vision will give
him additional strength in the North. So
that whatever may be the result of the con-
test, it is altogether evident that SHERMAN
has better trainers than BLAINE.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
A PRACTICAL MAN.

A good deal of fuss was made before
Public Printer BENEDICT was confirmed
over the fact that he was practical printer
and deal more fuss is being made just
now, principally by Republican journals.
because Mr.. BENEDICT is dischargng
good many of the employees of his depart
ment. But when you come to look into the
matter it will be seen that this latter fact is
sufficient proof that the new public printer
is just the kind of practical man that has
been needed in the position for a good
many years. 1t has been the habit under
Republican management of the Office to Sc
cure a good round appropriation which
would enable the retention of favored en-
ployes in sinecure positions after the adj
journment of congress rendered the EN-
plOyment of much smaller force neces-
sary. During the summer months, when
there was comparatively little work to
do, salaries have been drawn with clock
work regularity just the same as though an
adequate return was being made, and the
political fayOrites who drew the salaries
congratulated themselves upon the gener-
Gus Republican management which enabled
them to lead such life of enyiable ease.
Mr.. BENEDICT, however. has changed all
that. He believes in running his office on
business principles, and has accordingly
discharged all the drones. If there is no
work for a man to do there is no excuse for
keeping him on the pay roll, he has rea-
soned, and accordingly. wholesale dis
charges, which his Republican predecessors
never thought of making, have taken place
1t makes no difference in the wisdom of his
action that large proportion of the dis
charged employees are Republicans Other
things being equal. a good Democrat is
much more entitled to hold office under a
Democratic administration than good Re-
publican. and it is to Mr. BENEDIcr's
credit that he has recognized that fact. Had
Democrats exclusively been discharged it is
dollars to dimes that not single Republi-
can journal would have experienced the
smallest spasm of virtuous indignation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
CHIGAGO'S JUBILEE.

Chicago is going to have a semi centen-
hal celebration, and like everything OF the
Chicagoan type it is going to be great
blowout. 1t is characteristic of Chicago to
do things on a grand scale-no matter
whether it is riot OF 4 jubilee-and this
above all other occasions is to be the
grandest demonstration of its history.
There is only one thing to dampen the
ardor of the Chicago people and which
may possibly have restraining effect on
the complete success of the celebration. 1t
is the reflection that the city is growing
old. Chicago has been so accustomed to
boast of itself as the maiden city of the
Union, it will now he difficult thing to
get up a demonstration in honor Of its
antiquity with the same degree OF enthusi-
asm as it would if the artificial bloom of
youth had not been applied so lavishly to
its cheeks. However we are grattied to
observe that the city has had the moral
courage to confess its antiquity i'll time to
prepare fer rouSing Jubilee demon
stration OH the occasion of passing
its first half a century mile post.
St. Paul stands ready to help its neighbor
,along We are willing to contribute all
within our power to make the Chicago
semi-centennial jubilee success. We
realize that our city will grow old some day
itself. and will want its younger sisters to
come in and celebrate with it in its old age.
Besides, the Chicago people came up in
great numbers to sec our Ice palace and to
enjoy our carnival scenes. One good turn
deserves another, and st. Paul can be re-
lied on to do its part in helping Chicago
out in this jubilee celebration. They are
advertising for military companies to fill up
the great international military camp that
is to be the prominent feature of the cele-
bration. Fortunately st. Paul has the
crack military organizations of the country,
and can do Chicago valuable service in this
emergency. And if it is the purpose of the
jubilee managers to typify Chicago's rapid
stages from youth to old age by exhibiting
modern antique brio a-brac, we will lend
them our state house for exhibition. There
is nothing we have too good for Chicago on
this occasion. We want our nelghbor to
lay aside it's wonted diffidence and signify
what it wants
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
ST. PATRICK,S DAY.

ST. PATRICK's day is now invested with
a new, and, if possible, a greater import
ance than it ever heretofore enjoyed OH ac-
count Of the great political struggle which
is now going OH in behalf of Irelands re-
demption from British oppression. Since
Ireland passed under the British yoke there
has never been time when the hope of a
restoration of home rule has been SO bright
as it is to-day. There have been memoir
able struggles in behalf of Irish freedom,
but they all came to lamentabe conclusions
The present movement is organized OH a
different basis from its predecessors. In
stead OF resort to arms, there has been a
dispassonate appeal to reason and argyll
ment has been substituted for violence.
The effect has been marked. For the first
time a great Irish hume rule party has
grown up in England, led by the foremost
English statesman of the cou ntry. The
sympathy of the entire world has been en-
listed in Ireland's behalf. The sons of the
green sod. who have found homes in this
country, actuated by a fervd devotion to
the old land, have been active in promoting
the cause of Irelands freedom. They are
looking hopefully to the near future when
the chains will be stricken from the limbs
of the dear old mother they love so well.
So the celebration of ST. PATRICK's ami
versary finds them in more jubilant spirits
to-day than it has ever found them before.
The wearing of the green this day is the
symbol of freedom. 1t will be worn by
Irishmen and by those who are not Irish
men. All who love political freedom will
make Irelands cause their cause, and ST.
PATRIcKS day will be celebrated by all
freedoms votaries in whatsoever land they
dwell.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
A FEARFUL FALL.
An Engine rlunges Ninety Feet
Down am Abyss.-The Killed and |
Wouuded.

WOunOeQ.
PARKERsBURG, w. Va, March 16,-A
horrible accident happened twelve milesfrom
here this morning on the Marietta Mineral
road. A heavy mixed train had just passed
Vincent station when the train was
divided, in order to cross more safely
a trestle ninety feet high. The
first section passed over all right
when the engine bearing the engineer III.
S. Vincent Fireman Albert Bushby.
Brakeman Stewart, Conductor Mccoy and
a passenger named Early re-
turned for section two. When
at the highest point of the trestle the engine
gave a sudden jerk and plunged straight
down to the abyss below, carrying all
on board with it. Vincent
and Bushby were instantly killed.
The bodies were scarcely recognizable.
Bushby had his head severed from his
body and one leg off, while Vincent was
cut in two. Conductor Mccoy was
under the wreck, pinned down by
the heavy engine 1t was nearly half an
hour before he was taken out. In the
meantime the escaping steam scalded
his head, face and body. His
recovery is doubtful. Brakeman Stewart
was terribly scalded, and there are but faint
hopes of his recovery. Early, the passen-
ger, had both legs broken, and was in
jured internally. He is said to be dy-
ing. The place into which the en-
CINE plunged is yawning chasm at the
bottom of which is a rocky stream. The
section which the engine was returning for
had the passenger coaches loaded, and the
loss of life would have been frightful had
the accident happened while returning with
them.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17

terview occurred, during which Celia fished
around for her weapon, at the same time
making George little speech to the effecs
that he would act in the capacity of BRIDE
groom or be the chief attendant at a flu
neral. and, may it be said to his credit.
he chose the lesser of the two evils, i'm
mediately hunted up Probate Judge At
wood who made the pair one. and they
left him this morning to spend the honey
moon in Great Bend, where they would be
out of the reach of gossping tongues. 1t
seems, from all information, that George.
who was formerly from st. Louis, came to
this city about year ago, after
promising to marry the fair Celia,
but after his arrival here hls
ardor somewhat cooled, and, notwithstand-
ing number of missives he declined to
make good his promise; and the fair Anna
ION took matters into her own hands, with
the above result. Miss Grogan is brunette
Of little below the medium height, petite
figure, and is what would be called hand
some woman. She seems greatly elated
over the success of her scheme. and even
George does not seem to be displeaSed
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
TO ADVERTISERS.

On Sunday morning, May /. will be is
sued from the new GLOBE Building a
special edition of this paper. 1t will be a
unique and intensely interesting publica-
tion-just such paper as every Business
Man, Manufacturer and Dealer in Real
Estate will desire to be handsomely repre-
sented in. The space devoted to adyertis-
ing favors will be necessarily limited;
therefore, those desiring to avail themselves
OF this unusually desirable medium of COM
munication with the public, should indicate
that desire to the Publisher at an early dav.
All contracts must be made directly with
this Office. The edition will be composed
of so, 600 copies, with neat and attractive
Autograph covers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
EDITORIAL COMMENT.
A Lot of Pig eaded Fools.
Crookston Times.

Crookston Times.
Minnesota's legislature has met. sat and
scattered. For the good of its members and
their constituents, as well as of the state, it
were better had they never met ut all. 1t
was peculiar legislature. With wide field
for beneficial legislation, the legislature has
accomplished literally nothing useful, while
doing much that may prove injurious. 1t has
mixed up existing statutes soas to make them
more difficult of Interpretation. but improved
none. 1t has frittered away the people,
money and its time on Il multitude OF petty local
schemes for the benefit mostly of the MEM
bers or their friends. but has refused state
aid where right, justice and the Lest interests
of u large portion of the state demand it. 1t
has paid political debts, satisfied political
grudges and (for d time) ''downed Donnelly, y
but it has failed to enfranchise a large and
rapidly growing portion of the state. simply
that a lot of pig-headed fools might retain
their senatorial seats one more term. In short,
it has dlSgraced itself and the commonwealth,
and will go down to history as one OF the
most stupidity selfish that an all enduring
providence ever permitted to misrepresent a
suffering state.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
IN LIFE !

The GLOBE will continue it's
new department., "Aims in
Life" and the general public
is invited to contribute to it.
Brief letters telling of ones
ambition and desire, and dis
cussing topics of interest to
the people, are invited. Let
everybody write to the GLOBE
at once, in a frank and homes
spirit, and much good Will re-
suit. The department is open
tn all without charge.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
"MoN RIVE.

Silent the artist bends ut his work,
Making curves and lines aud dashes.
Perchance he's painting a cross-legged Turk,
Or maybe his loves eyelashes.
And we close our eyes and think of the
scenes
That painters have made sublime.
OF portraits. and battles. pastorais marin es
Hung up in the halls of time.
While visions Of rich antique color
Our drowsy senses sway,
Rose Du Barry and sweet Maud Muller
Clasp hands while we dreamy lay.
But, alas! Our dream is waning,
All our rhapsodies are DER,
For he's but house painter granting
The back OF an old kitchen door.
Il. Beaumont
ST. Paul. March IA.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
Purely a Sense of Duty.
Luverne Herald.

State Auditor Bradens suggestion that the
state might save large unnecessary expense
by adopting another method of publishing
the laws, has called down upon his level head
n storm of abuse from the country press.
Mr.. Braden undoubtedly expected this re-
suit, and the fact that he had the courage TO
make such suggestion with a full realiza-
ton of its unpleasant personal consequences,
is pretty good evidence that he was prompted
purely by sense of duty. Ordinarily man
in Mr.. Bradens position. with prospects OF
better things before him IN the way of politi-
cal preferment, would hesitate to antagoniZe
the all-powerful country newspapers by
slaughtering their pet woodchuck. For
reasons by no means disinterested, the Her
aid would not favor the adjustment of the
present method of publishing the state laws,
but we are free to admit that Mr.. Braden is
unquestionably sound in the position he took.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
UNJUST IuSTICE

1t is no wonder that foreigners who come
to this country have occasion to be i'm
pressed with the crude American methods
OF administering justice. The New York
papers tell the story of Swede who sold
out his possessions in his native country
last fall and started with his little fortune
to find new home in the land of the free,
where he was told that equal and exact JUS
tice was melted out to all men. When he
landed in New York he was picked up by
Castle Garden runner. enticed into Bat
terry den, drugged and robbed. The robber
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
Deep Snow at Venice.

VENICE, March 16.-The city and prov
ince of Venice have been visited by Sc
we're snowstorm, which has caused COM
plete suspension of railway traffic. An en-
CINE and party of workmen sent out from
Venice to clear the railroad, were compelled
to abandon the task. The snow is five feet
deep. Telegraph lines are almost all pros
trated. Nine barges loaded with iron sank
in the grand canal during the storm.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
WISE MIR. RANDALL.

Mr.. SAMUEL j. RANDALL is q gentle
man whose opinions are entitled to great
weight and recent assertion of the dis
tingulshed Pemsl lyanan will be re.echoed
among all good Democrats and other fair
Handed people from Maine to Texas.
Republicans. says Mr.. RANDALL, are
not being turned out fast enough to suit
he. There are many good Democrats who
might be secured to take their places. The
eminent protectionst is not the only man
who is dissatisfied with the slowness with
which the Republican officeholders are
being invited to leave. The complaint is
general. and what is more, it is Just. There
should he but two considerations involved
in the selection of men to fill Office first,
are they competent; second, are they DEM
OcratS. While there undoubtedly is
reason in retaining competent Republican
rather than in appointing an incom-
petent Democrat there need never
be any occasion for that issue arising. There
are competent Democrats enough in the
country TO fill every position now held by a
Republican, and il is not difficult to find
them, either. With any reasonable person
there can be no doubt that the adminstra-
ton would be perfectly justified in choosing
q competent Democrat rather than a com.
petent Republican, and certainly rather
than in retaining an incompetent Repub
a.can. 1t is to be hoped, therefore, thai
those in authority will recognize this fac
more frequently in the future themselves
and that many months will not elapse be
fore there will no longer be any ground fo
the complaint made by Mr.. RANDALL, anc
thousands of Others as able if not as dis
linguistic.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
Twelve Horses Burned.

The old Leonard Day barn at the corner
OF Tenth avenue and Second street south,
Minneapolis. caught fire at o'clock. The
walls of the building were of stone, but the
frame roof burned like finder.
and with the contents of the
barn, was rapidly consumed Twelve
horses were in the stable. and all persisted
from asphiXiation. The animals were
owned by the Minneapolis sanitary COM
pany and were valued at $500. The
total loss on building and contents amount
ing to So, 500.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
&C afterwards arrested and identified, but

was afterwards arrested and identified, but
according to the usual New York custom
of dealing with criminal was permitted to
give straw bail and elope. The poor Swede
was locked up because he could not give
bail for his appearance as witness against
the robber who was never expected to show
up again. For five months the robbed
foreigner has been languishng in contine-
ment while the robber has been enjoying
himself with his friends. This is a trav-
esty on justice that beats the dark ages.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
A Fool of a PrOnhef.

One of gang of ice-cutters near Mount
Carmel, ILL.,, cut out block of ice on
three sides and then laid saw on it, re-
marking: Some fool will go to pick up
that saw and in he'll CO." He proved to be
a prophet, for, forgetting his trick few
moments later, he himself stepped on the
ice cake and went down in seven feet Of
water.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
1t Has Just Leaked Out.

PlankintOn Standard.
The final act of the Minnesota state senate,
just previous to adjournment, was TO pass
the following important resolutions:
Whereas. The great American game has be
come firmly established in the hearts of the peo-
pie: and,
Whereas, AS il is necessary thai the rules gov
erning the same shall be more definitely fixed and
established for the government OF the boys
therefore
Resolved the house concurring, That hereafter
in opening all Jack pots' they shall be opened
for 1.-The DOWNS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-17
Marry or Die.

HUTCHINSON News.
On Sunday evening a lady dressed in
mourning and heavily yelled stepped from
the west-bound passenger train, and going
to hotel registered as Miss Celia Grogan,
st. Louis. There was nothing strange
about her appearance, nor did she act ex-
citedly, but when she procured little gun
and started out on quiet hunt
the aspect of affairs was changed.
1t did not take her long to find the object of
her search in the person of George Bickel.
When she found him a rather stormy in